Real Estate Management Director EUROPE

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us?

YOUR ROLE

In this position, you will provide leadership over the real estate strategy and function and you will also collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Business Development, Operations, and Engineering as well as Legal, Finance, and Lease Administration and external partners including customers, landlords, developers, brokers and advisers to lead and complete new location development/searches and lease renewals.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Coordination with GHO on the execution of Global Real Estate strategies in Europe & Implement of energy savings measures
• In conjunction with country Real Estate Managers, co-ordination and management of all new real estate transactions, including renewals, blend and extends, acquisitions, relocations, dispositions, consolidations, build-to-suits, and bid searches
• Participate in each recruitment at the country level to provide technical feedback & Manage CEVA subleases – primarily facilities that become unused due to changes in CEVA operations
• Lead or be an advisor on the strategic negotiation & Manage all CEVA field real estate brokerage activities
• Lead and anticipate all renewals on lease agreement & Manage CEVA business rules as it relates to real estate acquisitions and project approval process
• Follow all real estate KPI (cost per sqm, cost of facility management per lot, sustainable goal) & have a benchmark on the real estate strategy of our competitors
• Prepare the budget for savings, rent, maintenance costs, and investments for the region & Have a dashboard to follow the real estate market per country (yields, cost/sqm land, and building….)
• Follow up the P&L each real estate company in the region & Challenge and prepare all necessary documents for ICAP
• Drive property-related sustainability projects in the region such as LED lighting and solar panels, Oversee reduction and control of facility repair expenses & Matrix management of the Country Real Estate Managers across Europe

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor's degree in business management, Real Estate, or Engineering is required, MBA is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications
• At least 5 years of commercial or industrial real estate management experience is required
• Knowledge of high-value negotiation and sourcing processes and methodologies
• Knowledge of local markets, and connection with Real Estate sector players (Portfolio Owners, Investors, Developers, Trade Associations Professional Bodies)

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. There's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

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